Resistance and Renewal in American Indian Literature
Native Americans had established a rich and highly developed tradition of oral literature long before the writings of the European colonists. This program explores that richness by introducing Native American oral traditions through the work of three contemporary authors: Leslie Marmon Silko (Laguna Pueblo), Simon Ortiz (Acoma Pueblo), and Luci Tapahonso (Navajo).Authors Covered
This section of the Instructor Guide contains biographical information on 10 authors, and includes hyperlinks to related Archive materials. Timeline
The Unit timeline references literary text publishing dates with critical historical events, building a contextual framework.